NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: Sportsman of the Year Michael Phelps speaks at the Sports Illustrated 08 Sportsman of the Year Awards at IAC Building on December 2, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated) ORG XMIT: 83866345

NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: Sportsman of the Year Michael Phelps speaks at the Sports Illustrated 08 Sportsman of the Year Awards at IAC Building on December 2, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated) ORG XMIT: 83866345 (Stephen Lovekin)

NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: Sportsman of the Year Michael Phelps speaks at the Sports Illustrated 08 Sportsman of the Year Awards at IAC Building on December 2, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated) ORG XMIT: 83866345